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Excerpt from the Director’s Letter: The year 2023 was filled with important events like Advocacy Day in DC; an Institute of Museumand Library Services (IMLS) convening; the bi-annual Foraker Summit where I saw a few of ourmuseum colleagues; a special event between the Smithsonian Institution…

The below post was written by Nicole Fiorino, Curator of Collections and Exhibits, Sitka Historical Society & Museum: Empowerment Through Connection: Finding Confidence in Grant Writing As someone new to grant writing and working at a small museum in a remote area, I often feel…

The below post was written by Makayla Meyers, Museum Assistant, Haines Sheldon Museum: Museums Alaska 2024 Conference Was a Blast! Attending a conference in a field where you have limited experience can be daunting, but I’m thrilled to say the Museums Alaska 2024 Conference was…

Museums Alaska has announced their final round of Alaska Art Fund and Collections Management Fund grantees this year, with $228,480.14 awarded to 14 museums and cultural organizations across Alaska. “In this cycle of the Collections Management Fund, we are funding a few conservation projects, some…

The below post was written by Autumn Merritt, Executive Director, Talkeetna Historical Society and Museum: It was my privilege to attend the bi-annual Museums Alaska conference in Fairbanks at the end of September. I was also lucky enough to be awarded a scholarship from Museums…

The below post was written by Djuna Davidson, MPA, Director of Advancement, Alutiiq Museum: Conferences are always a fun way to connect with others in your field and, after growing up in a political family, networking is second nature to me. I love being in…

Museums Alaska Announces 2024 Fieldwide Award Winners Anchorage, Alaska – Museums Alaska, the statewide association for museums, announced the winners of their annual awards this year at their conference, held in Fairbanks from September 25-27, 2024. Museums Alaska awards individuals, partners, or organizations in several…

We announced the results of the board election during our Annual Meeting on September 25, 2024. The three nominees who will serve three-year terms from November 2024 to November 2027 are listed below with the bios submitted with their nominations. We look forward to working…